Transits December 28, 2023 – January 7, 2024 Mercury (in Jyeshtha) ~ Be the voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from December 28th to January 7th 2024, the last nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio. Starting off retrograde, then turning direct by January 2nd, Mercury retraces its path from mid-to-late November 2023 and brings an issue back to the table that was left unresolved. You may change your […] December 26, 2023December 26, 2023
Transits December 25, 2023 – January 11, 2024 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Through the gap and back again Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from December 25th until January 11th 2024. This is a particularly intense Gandanta phase, or junction area which translates to ‘knot-end’, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Mercury being retrograde makes this transit more complex […] December 15, 2023December 14, 2023
Transits November 24 – 29 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Going out on a mental limb Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from November 24th to 29th. This double-junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Scorpio-Jyeshta through the first of Sagittarius-Mula, which of all gandanta zones is particularly edgy and volatile energy. A […] November 14, 2023October 25, 2023
Transits November 17 – 27 Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ Be the voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from November 17th to 27th 2023, the last nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio. Jyeshta translates as ‘The Elder’, and its ruling devata Indra, King of the Gods, sees you stepping up and taking responsibility as a spokesperson and voice of experience. Either you are dealing with older […] November 7, 2023October 24, 2023
Transits November 8 – 17 Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ Sending a signal of cooperation Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from Nov November 8th to 17th 2023. This transit gives you a flair for business and networking, and an intense and deep-reaching way of communication, where you are not content with surface appearances. Anuradha is a softer and more celebratory […] October 29, 2023October 24, 2023
Transits November 30 – December 5 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From instinct to higher thinking Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from November 30th to December 5th 2022. This junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Jyeshta through the first of Mula, bringing an uncertain atmosphere and karmic patterning. Communication and contractual […] November 20, 2022November 22, 2022
Transits November 24 – December 3 ~ Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ Be the voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyeshta from Nov 24th to Dec 3rd, the last nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio. Jyeshta translates as ‘The Elder’, and its ruling devata Indra, King of the Gods, sees you stepping up and taking responsibility as a spokesperson and voice of experience. Either you are dealing with older […] November 14, 2022October 18, 2022
Transits November 15 – 24 ~ Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ Sending a signal of cooperation Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from Nov 15th to Nov 24th. This transit gives you a flair for business and networking, and an intense and deep-reaching way of communication, where you are not content with superficial appearances. Anuradha is a softer and more celebratory asterism […] November 5, 2022November 7, 2022
Transits December 7 – 12 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From instinct to high-flown thought Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from December 7th to 12th 2021. This junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Jyeshtha through the first of Mula and has a quality of instability and karmic lessons. Of all […] November 28, 2021November 26, 2021
Transits December 1 – 10 ~ Mercury (in Jyeshtha) ~ Be the voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyeshtha from December 1st to 10th, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. Jyeshtha is ‘The Elder’, whose ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so you step up and take responsibility as a spokesperson and voice of experience. Either you are dealing with […] November 21, 2021November 17, 2021
Karthigai Deepam – Holistic Remedy for Sun, Mars and Ketu Karthigai Deepam is a festival observed when the Moon aligns with the Kritikka Nakshatra during the Tamil month of Karthigai. The Kritikka Nakshatra, known as the Pleiades, is symbolized by a cluster of six stars and is connected to Lord Kartikeya. This festival involves lighting clay lamps with ghee to symbolize the removal of darkness, […] Written by Align27 December 2, 2025December 2, 2025
Your Direction of Life Reading Is Ready Rahu itself shows desire, hunger, obsession, and unfinished lessons from the past. But the planet that rules Rahu’s sign reveals where you actively pour your effort, attention, and life force right now. This is the area of life where repeated events unfold, where destiny keeps pulling you back again and again. Your Reading Together, the […] Written by Align27 November 27, 2025November 27, 2025
Your Predictions – Venus in Gandanta Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 17th to 22nd 2025. Your Predictions Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’, where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm that results in a potentially unstable romantic scenario. This crossover at the cusps of […] Written by Align27 December 14, 2025December 14, 2025
Your Predictions – Sun in Gandanta & Sun in Mula Sun in Gandanta – Dec 12 to Dec 19 The Sun, star of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula on December 12th until 19th, 2025. Sun in Gandanta Predictions This double junction area extending on either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras […] Written by Align27 December 9, 2025December 9, 2025
Your Predictions – Venus in Jyeshta & Mercury in Anuradha Venus in Jyeshta – Dec 09 to Dec 20 Venus, planet of relationships and values, enters Jyeshta from December 9th to 20th 2025, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. Venus in Jyeshta Predictions Jyeshta is ‘The Elder’, and its ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so you focus on taking […] Written by Align27 December 7, 2025December 7, 2025
Vedic Astrology based Rituals for Radiant Skin Skin is the largest organ in our body, and skin issues primarily occur with a flared-up pitta dosha. According to Vedic Astrology, the skin is ruled by the planet Mercury. When Mercury is afflicted by Mars, Sun, or Ketu (the planets connected to the fire element), we are more prone to skin-related problems as they […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2024June 6, 2024